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Planning in Earlswood

Approved
86%
61 of 67 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Earlswood in the last 24 months, from Reigate and Banstead Borough Council's planning register.

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About Earlswood

Earlswood is a suburban area of Redhill, Surrey, situated along the A23 corridor between Redhill and Horley. Notable for its local nature reserve, Earlswood Common, the suburb features two lakes and picnic spots, making it a pleasant area for outdoor activities. Additionally, Earlswood station provides access to the Brighton Main Line, while the eastern side is home to Royal Earlswood Park, East Surrey Hospital, and the Whitebushes community, relevant for planning considerations in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,049. It sits within the Reigate and Banstead district.

The area around Earlswood has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Earlswood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Earlswood, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Earlswood. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (19), outline applications (9), listed building and heritage (6). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Earlswood?
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Earlswood. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Earlswood?
The average planning decision time near Earlswood is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Earlswood?
The planning approval rate near Earlswood is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Earlswood?
The most common type of planning application near Earlswood is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Earlswood?
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